Cardiac Care
Explore our comprehensive directory of articles on Cardiac Care in EMS, tailored to support professionals in assessing, treating, and managing cardiac emergencies. This collection covers essential topics such as ECG interpretation, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and the latest heart attack and arrhythmia management protocols. Mastering cardiac care is crucial for improving patient outcomes in life-threatening situations. For related content, check out our resources on Emergency Medical Procedures. Stay informed and enhance your skills in cardiac care with our expert-driven content.
The AED鈥檚 journey from concept to modern use is a fascinating tale of medical innovation, collaboration and lifesaving success
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
You are on scene with a patient who is experiencing chest pain; what if the cause isn鈥檛 cardiac?
Long-time paramedic hopes to educate her community on overdoses after son鈥檚 struggle
Penn Hills Paramedic Joshua Smith said Nicholas Theofilis would go on ride-alongs as a teen and shadow medical personnel
The researchers suggest that greater diversity in training materials could help improve patients鈥� survival rates
EMS providers resuscitated Saddle Brook Fire Captain Basil Pizzuto at the scene and transported him to a hospital, where his condition worsened
Nick Theofilis worked for both Penn Hills EMS and White Oak EMS
Emily Cullen and Angel Navarez helped the cardiac arrest patient regain consciousness before EMS providers arrived
In a recent trial, Colorado鈥檚 South Metro Fire Rescue department found prehospital ultrasound had a substantial impact on decision making and patient management
The study鈥檚 lead researcher said the findings are a strong reminder that bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest should quickly call 911 and perform CPR
Three outdated paradigms holding EMS back
James 鈥淛immy鈥� Scanlon, 38, felt unwell while driving and later died from a heart attack
A Rialto captain, an FF-medic and an engineer are contesting disciplinary actions taken against them
Ray Trosa created a painting to say thank you to the members of Station 49
EMS providers began resuscitating and transported a man who was found not breathing and without a pulse
Juan Wilson was an 11-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, according to Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734
A year ago, Murphy Jensen went into cardiac arrest during a friendly competition against his brother
The change is in response to the staffing crisis due to the pandemic and will 鈥渆nsure a faster response when people need help鈥� one sponsor of the bill said
Arizona Fire and Medical Authority honored Steven Jorgensen for performing CPR
The vehicles are equipped with vital items, including medications, blood products, IV pumps, intubation equipment and ventilators
Broward Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael B. Kane: 鈥淭esting could not empirically establish that the fire station alerting system worked properly at the time鈥�
During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, the nonprofit is gathering AED location data for its registry
The head and shoulder elevation technique works especially well the if treatment begins less than 18 minutes after the 911 call is received, according to the paper
The West Allis Fire Department is educating its community and improving OHCA survival rates
L.A. EMS providers performed CPR, but the music star was pronounced dead at the scene
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Protect patients from over-ventilation and pulmonary injury with a bag-valve-mask that helps regulate rate and volume
Crewmembers rushed the child to an ambulance and tried to resuscitate her, but she went into cardiac arrest on the way to a hospital
鈥淪ix Minutes to Live or Die鈥� has been re-released in honor of the newspaper鈥檚 40th birthday
Boston EMS transported a patient with hand injuries by BLS ambulance from Northeastern University
Jarrod P. Martin and Shawn P. Hoyle remain employed by Woonsocket Fire Department amid the appeal, but are no longer handling rescue calls
Martin County is providing BLS and relying on mutual aid while seeking a sponsoring hospital and getting ambulances inspected
